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Day Tripping in Marburg

The charming country township of Marburg, on the outskirts of Ipswich and less than an hour's drive from Brisbane, is a great place to spend a day (and a night). With fantastic antique shops to fossick through, a stately manor to dine at (and stay overnight), hobby farm and creative outlet that can organise a bespoke picnic in the historic church grounds, there's plenty of reasons to go day tripping here:

Woodlands Of Marburg Country Inn

The palatial historic mansion with 360 degree views of the Marburg Valley makes a great weekend escape

The Black Museum

This quirky antique and collectables store is named after Scotland Yard's collection of crime artefacts and exhibits

The Sugarmill

A splendid old world restaurant in the high-ceilinged dining room of heritage-listed Victorian mansion

Just off the Warrego Highway in the charming country township of Marburg, you’ll find one of the most interesting and browse-worthy antique shops in all of Queensland

Owned and operated by the same family for more than 80 years, no trip to Marburg is complete without a visit to this local institution, a grand old heritage-listed hotel that date from 1881

The Soul Nook Collective

These fabulous styled picnics in bell tents are set in the grounds of the historic Old Church at Marburg

Special Branch Collective

Special Branch Collective is brewing quality Dancing Bean coffee and selling premium potted plants in the country town of Marburg

Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm

The popular hobby farm, just outside of Marburg, is closed for the month of February but will re-open to visitors at the start of March

Co.As.It International Women's Day Lunch

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Brisbane Bel Canto Festival

World famous comedians in Brisbane!